Chapter 2 Crazy Family

"Stupid!" Nesta was busy mopping the upstairs when suddenly someone swore at her. When Nesta looked to see who it was, it was Jeremy.

How annoying! She knew it was her fault for hitting Jeremy's shoe with the mop. But did he have to say 'stupid' at all?

Indeed, as a human being, if you make a mistake like this, you're immediately labeled a moron, right?

If so, this is inhumane. Nesta should have reported Jeremy's treatment to labor protection. Remember, bullying today is not just a physical problem. Using words is also included.

Jeremy wasn't done being angry. He

"I'm sorry, Sir." Good employee, give in to the boss.

Instead of an apology, Nesta got a scolding.

"I told you never to come near me!"

"Who approached you?" Nesta swear if Jeremy wasn't her boss, she would have been furious.

On second thought, it wasn't her fault. After all, it was her job to mop the floor at this hour. Her eyes were automatically focused on the floor and the mop. So, it was clear who was at fault.

"What should you be doing here? You know I'm mopping at this hour."

"Insolent employee!" Jeremy was angry. "I'm your boss. Do you know that?"

Nesta nodded. "Yes, Sir, I know. But I'm not at fault. I was mopping. It was you who showed up all of a sudden."

"Oh, so you want to manage me?"

Nesta's headache. So, what should she do if she was right?

If confronted, Jeremy still wouldn't admit that he was wrong. Nesta would rather give in then. Rather than die jumping from the top floor, because of the annoying person in front of her right now.

"Yes, Sir, I apologize."

"No need to apologize if you're not sincere at all."

Nesta shook her head. "Whether I'm sincere or not, how do you see it?"

"From all sides. Front, back, left and right. All the sides I find are negative!"

"So, what do you want me to do?"

"Use your mind, how to clean my shoes."

Nesta looked at Jeremy's slightly wet shoes, then took a handkerchief from her pocket.

"Let me clean your shoes, sir." Squatting down in front of Jeremy, Nesta cleaned the boss's shoes. She couldn't help it.

Almost as soon as the handkerchief touched the shoes, Jeremy pulled back his foot.

"What are you doing?"

"Cleaning shoes, Sir!" It's okay for employees to be annoyed with the boss. In fact, he was the one nagging because his shoes were dirty. Now that he wants to clean them, he protests again. What does he want!

"No, it's okay. I can clean it myself without your help."

That's fine if she can. Jeremy should have left Nesta's presence earlier. He's giving people high blood pressure here.

"Then, I'll go back to work if you don't want me to disturb you."

"Who said you could leave!"

Nesta gripped the broom handle tightly. Seriously, if Jeremy wasn't the boss, she would have lifted the broom handle high and knocked him on the head.

Remembering that she was only a subordinate in front of Jeremy's eyes, Nesta had to bend down to put on a patient face and accept this treatment as it was.

"Sir, what business do you have with me, really?"

Jeremy grabbed Nesta by both arms, forcing her to stand back up.

"I know this kind of trick!"

"You mean, sir?"

Jeremy smiled wryly. "You use this to tease me, don't you?"

How confident! Nesta couldn't believe it.

Jeremy gave Nesta a sly look. "Come on, it's quiet here. What do you want me to do to you?"

"Huh! If it's quiet, what do you think I want?"

Jeremy shrugged his shoulders. "It must be something you've been hoping for."

What was expected? Nesta hoped Jeremy would get out of her way now so she could get to work. Where? Well, if it's okay to allow her to beat him with a broom handle.

That damn boss, still staying where he is. Interrupting Nesta who wants to work. What's still up to expectations?

There's no need to deal with it. Pick up the bucket and mop, better get out of there. However, Jeremy quickly pulled Nesta hand away. Making her body stick so close to Jeremy.

The mop slipped from her grasp, and the bucket fell. The water even splashed everywhere.

Jeremy now pressed Nesta's body against the wall of the office balcony, Nesta was getting annoyed.

"It's quiet here, there's no one around. How about a little 'game'?" He brought his lips to Nesta's ear, making the new office girl's body flinch.

"You're crazy!" Nesta smacked Jeremy in the face.

"Come on, this kind of feigned resistance, I already know." Jeremy locked on to Nesta even more.

Nesta tried to slap Jeremy a second time. However, this time Jeremy deflected her hand. Now, both of Nesta's hands were on top. This freed the boss to bring his face closer to Nesta's.

"What do you want?" Nesta asked again.

The corners of Jeremy's lips turned up. "To kiss your lips," he whispered in Nesta's ear.

"Noooo!" Nesta screamed at the top of her lungs.

***

After taking a shower, getting all dolled up, and then struggling with the broom and mop. Who else if not Nesta. For the sake of the family in her hometown, for the sake of a stomach that must be filled, for the sake of a heart that must be comforted using quotas and traveling. Everything must be done.

By the way, Nesta thought about the warning a few days ago. First, she was not to go near Jeremy. Second, she was not allowed to see Jeremy. Third, she was not to say hello to Jeremy. Fourth, when they met outside they had to act like they didn't know each other.

Nesta had never known such a rule in her life. Moreover, it was written in big letters, if Nesta violated it she had to be willing to have her salary cut by 10%, three violations meant a 50% cut. Sadistic boss!

"How is your work going?" Early in the morning, while Nesta was having breakfast, she got a call from her father.

"It's going well, Dad."

Nesta was forced to lie. For the sake of her parents, Nesta had to be willing to lie. Despite the fact that she was being bullied by her superiors. Not to mention the problem of Lusi who always seemed to be annoyed with her every time they met.

A lot of oppression.

"Thank goodness then, I'm relieved to hear it."

"Dad, tell Nesta to buy me new shoes. I'm about to break them down, if you can get branded ones. They'll last longer!"

Gzz! Nesta's ears perked up. Mickey's an excuse to send a message to his father, even though he was yelling at his cellphone.

"Mickey!" Nesta huffed. "You don't need to be fashionable."

"Cheapskate. A cheapskate is a frog's mate!"

"Ohh, you're brother-in-law with a carrion frog!"

"No problem." Brave Mickey replied. "Anyway, buy me shoes for my first paycheck. If I get the shoes, I pray that you're the boss's soul mate."

"There's no point. The prayers of naughty people like you are effective."

"Let me tell you something. Someone who is always praised by the teacher, from elementary school got a scholarship, class president too. Where's the naughty, huh?"

Damn that square kid. Yes, indeed. He got everything that was said earlier. It's a far cry from Nesta who ranks in the top five from behind. When she lose like this, the only way is ....

"Daddy, it's Mickey!"

"You snitch!"

"Whatever!" Nesta thought that if her father hadn't remarried, that child wouldn't have been born. Or even if he was born, he should have been born into another family, not under the same roof as Nesta. Nesta's life, already economically miserable, became even more miserable after her birth.

"You two are always arguing. I get a headache."

"You blame Mickey, he's so naughty." Or if possible, Nesta wanted to blame her father. Why did he remarry Maria in the first place?

"I'm not naughty, I just asked for some shoes." Mickey was evasive. "It's a pity, Nes, that such a handsome guy was born into a poor family. If I were rich, I'd be chased by girls."

Tsk! Mickey likes to be careless.

"You just take their underwear, you'll be chased while being yelled at by crazy people."

"Dad, Nesta is not teaching the right thing."

Nesta stuck out her tongue. Diego had never gotten mad at Nesta. Even if they were wrong, they were usually punished together.

"It's already noon, instead of bothering your sister, go to school."

Nesta laughed with satisfaction. Mickey was nagged.

However, that basic child will not want to lose when it's a war like this. Still, she was determined to argue with her father.

"If you do this, you will only defend Nesta."

"Yes, you're ready to go to school!"

Mickey just grumbled. He was a boy, how could he dare to join in the complaining.

Although he grumbled, he finally complied. Although he had to go back again to shout near the speakerphone.

"Anyway, I don't want to know, don't forget to buy me shoes next payday!"

"Gosh, Mickey!" If this is the case, Nesta's head can get dizzy with a heavy heart forced to say yes. After all, if you don't obey it's a pity too. After all, she was Nesta's brother even though she had a different mother.

"Yes, I'll buy it later."

"Promise, huh?" He kept demanding.

"Yes, promise." Nesta ate her cereal while answering. What a talent to be able to eat while on the phone.

"The branded ones, anyway."

"That, XX Collection. Branded, right?"

Mickey scowled. "I don't want it. I want imported goods."

"According to the money. If you don't have enough money, don't ask for something expensive. Period!"